Here is a thorough list of 8 excellent Bollywood crime thrillers if you’re seeking for some in this genre.
1. Talvar (2015)
- Featuring: Irrfan Khan, Neeraj Kabi, Konkana Sen Sharma
- Director: Meghna Gulzar
- Writer: Vishal Bhardwaj
- Watch on: Disney Plus Hotstar
Based on the notorious 2008 Noida case involving the Talvar family, Talvar is a film by Meghna Gulzar. Irrfan Khan, Konkana Sen Sharma, and Neeraj Kabi give outstanding performances, and the movie holds your attention through to the very end.
2. Drishyam (2015)
- Featuring: Ajay Devgn, Tabu, Shriya Saran
- Director: Nishikant Kamat
- Writer: Jeethu Joseph, Upendra Sidhaye
- Stream on: Disney Plus Hotstar
Among the rare remakes that can truly hold their own against the original is Drishhyam. This captivating narrative will have you on the edge of your seat with its amazing, twisty plot.
3. Andhadhun (2018)
- Featuring: Ayushmann Khurrana, Tabu, Radhika Apte
- Director: Sriram Raghavan
- Writer: Sriram Raghavan, Hemanth M. Rao, Pooja Ladha Surti, Arijit Biswas, Yogesh Chandekar
- Stream on: Netflix
Without a doubt, one of the best thrillers to come out of Bollywood recently is Andhadhun. The picture features an exceptional and uncommon fusion of comedy and excitement, enhanced by the outstanding performances of Ayushmann Khurrana and Tabu. There is no way a movie enthusiast should miss this gem of a film directed by Sriram Raghavan.
4. Badla (2019)
- Featuring: Amitabh Bachchan and Taapsee Pannu
- Director: Sujoy Ghosh
- Writer: Sujoy Ghosh, Raj Vasant
- Stream on: Netflix
Badla, directed by Sujoy Ghosh, is an official adaptation starring Amitabh Bachchan, Taapsee Pannu, and Amrita Singh from the 2016 Spanish film The Invisible Guest. It documents a businesswoman and a lawyer’s interview. The latter becomes more forthcoming regarding her lover’s murder as the conversation goes on.
5. Talaash (2012)
- Featuring: Aamir Khan, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Rani Mukerji
- Director: Reema Kagti
- Writer: Zoya Akhtar, Reema Kagti, Farhan Akhtar, Anurag Kashyap
- Stream on: Netflix
Talaash tells the tale of an insomniac police detective juggling a failing marriage and looking into a high-profile murder case. Strong performances by Aamir Khan, Kareena Kapoor, Rajkummar Rao, Rani Mukerji, and Nawazuddin Siddiqui abound throughout the movie.
6. Dhamaka (2021)
- Featuring: Kartik Aaryan, Mrunal Thakur, Amruta Subhash
- Director: Ram Madhvani
- Writer: Puneet Sharma, Ram Madhvani
- Stream on: Netflix
Kartik Aaryan starrer Dhamaka follows a journalist who has been assigned from television to radio. Things take a turn after he starts receiving threatening calls on the air. Dhamaka was released during the pandemic year of 2021 and was mainly overlooked by many. Watch it if you haven’t already or if you are into thrillers.
7. Raman Raghav 2.0 (2016)
- Featuring: Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Vicky Kaushal, Sobhita Dhulipala
- Director: Anurag Kashyap
- Writer: Anurag Kashyap, Vasan Bala
- Stream on: Prime Video
Raman Raghav 2.0 is proof positive that Anurag Kashyap excels at directing thrillers. The movie, which is based on the real-life serial murderer Raman Raghav, follows Nawazuddin Siddiqui in the lead role as we see all of his transgressions up close. Shobhita Dhulipala and Vicky Kaushal also feature in the movie.
8. Mom (2017)
- Featuring: Sridevi, Akshaye Khanna, Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Sajal Ali
- Director: Ravi Udyawa
- Writer: Girish Kohli
- Stream on: Netflix
Mom relates the tale of a mom who wants to exact revenge on the four individuals who mistreated her daughter. The movie has everything you need to make it a tight thriller: a compelling plot, superb acting, and a sense of impending dread that permeates the whole narrative.
